Anthropic will make auto mode the default in Claude Code for Pro, Max, and Team users starting August 14. Anthropic first introduced auto mode in testing earlier this year as an alternative to repeated permission prompts. Anthropic Says Auto Mode Caught More Harmful ActionsInstead of asking users to approve each individual tool call, auto mode sends actions through a classifier designed to block potentially harmful commands. Claude Code Can Run Longer Without InterruptionAnthropic said reducing permission prompts also allows Claude Code to work autonomously for longer periods, particularly on large programming tasks. Users can also switch back to another permission mode or administrators can disable auto mode across an organisation.